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Republicans returning to Illinois from the Republican National Convention remain divided despite a week that was supposed to bring unity. Trump delegates are wary of the Illinois Republican Party which has been slow to embrace their candidate. While those in the party tried to argue Trump supporters would be more successful if they embraced the party structure. Illinois Public Radio’s Tony Arnold and Lauren Chooljian report on where the two sides go from here. A Party Divided: Where Does the GOP Go From Here? http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/party-divided-where-does-gop-go-here
62033 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 22 Jul 2016 12:28:05 +0000A Party Divided: Where Does the GOP Go From Here? Amanda VinickyThe GOP been talking for years about the need to do more minority outreach. Illinois leaders like former Governor Jim Edgar said at the Republican National Convention in 2008 that it should be a goal. And the RNC autopsy of the 2012 election recommended a dedicated campaign for black, Hispanics and Asian voters. Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky did a diversity check with this year’s delegation in Cleveland. Looking for Diversity in the Illinois RNC Delegationhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/looking-diversity-illinois-rnc-delegation
62030 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 22 Jul 2016 12:05:40 +0000Looking for Diversity in the Illinois RNC DelegationLauren ChooljianSome members of the Illinois delegation in Cleveland say this week has been one of the best of their lives. They say the Republican Convention has been energizing and inspiring, but also very expensive. Illinois Public Radio’s Lauren Chooljian is catching up with delegates to see how they’re trying to cut costs. #RNC on a Budgethttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/rnc-budget
61987 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgThu, 21 Jul 2016 17:35:47 +0000#RNC on a BudgetTony ArnoldRepublicans have been in Cleveland this week for their national convention. And so have protesters. Those activists are kept away from the arena where the convention is happening. They’ve been gathering in a public square a couple blocks away. That’s where Chicagoan Jerry Boyle has also spent the week, not to take part in the protests, but to watch them. Illinois Public Radio’s Tony Arnold reports. Activist Turned Attorney Observes RNC Protestshttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/activist-turned-attorney-observes-rnc-protests
61974 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgThu, 21 Jul 2016 12:37:57 +0000Activist Turned Attorney Observes RNC ProtestsAmanda VinickyRepublican officials who’ve been holding out on endorsing Donald Trump are moving to his corner … albeit reluctantly. Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Channahon is walking a tight political line. Here’s what he said Tuesday when asked directly about his stance on Trump: IL politicians walk a Trump tightrope in Clevelandhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/il-politicians-walk-trump-tightrope-cleveland
61940 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 20 Jul 2016 20:03:39 +0000IL politicians walk a Trump tightrope in ClevelandAssociated PressGov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation banning the sale of synthetic drugs known as "bath salts" in Illinois stores. Rauner traveled Monday to Taylorville, about 25 miles southeast of Springfield, to sign the bill aimed at curbing what he called an "epidemic" afflicting rural communities. Every state already bans the chemicals, which mimic the effects of powerful drugs like cocaine. But the Illinois legislation makes it possible for retailers to be prosecuted. The law taking effect Jan. 1 makes selling bath salts a felony punishable with a fine of up to $150,000. Rauner signed the bill on the same day the Republican National Convention began in Cleveland. Rauner said last week he is not attending the convention because he is traveling the state signing bills that lawmakers passed this year. New law bans sale of "bath salts"http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/new-law-bans-sale-bath-salts
61831 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 18 Jul 2016 21:11:04 +0000New law bans sale of "bath salts"Tony ArnoldThe chairman of the Illinois Republican Party is trying to get all Illinois delegates behind Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention. Typically - at convention breakfast events - the speakers get the crowd excited about the week ahead and their candidates. Illinois Republican Party chairman Tim Schneider is the party’s top cheerleader and he’s got his work cut out for him. Many Illinois Republicans strongly oppose Trump. SCHNEIDER: Are you ready to take back the White House in 2016….race? CROWD: Yeah. SCHNEIDER: Are we all here to support our nominee, Donald Trump? Let’s go. Yes yes yes. Another speaker to the Illinois Republican delegation this morning was a vice president for CSPAN - who mostly talked about how CSPAN shows raw footage of congressional hearings. Illinois GOP seeks to unite behind Trump at party conventionhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-gop-seeks-unite-behind-trump-party-convention
61826 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 18 Jul 2016 18:25:40 +0000Illinois GOP seeks to unite behind Trump at party conventionTony ArnoldThe Illinois Republican Party seems to be changing its tone about Donald Trump’s candidacy - at least a little bit. When the Illinois Republican Party appointed delegates to the national convention - they picked some people who have been vocal in opposing Donald Trump’s candidacy. Governor Bruce Rauner won’t talk about Trump - or the presidential campaign. And other top Illinois Republicans are skipping the convention - and have said they won’t support Trump. These actions led some Trump delegates like Anthony Anderson to say they’re also skipping the conventions, out of protest. Illinois GOP reaffirms support for Trumphttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-gop-reaffirms-support-trump
61585 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 13 Jul 2016 22:45:25 +0000Illinois GOP reaffirms support for TrumpTony ArnoldSome Illinois delegates for Donald Trump are not going to go to the Republican National Convention next week to actually nominate their candidate. They say their decision to not go - is because of the tepid support Trump has received from the Illinois Republican Party. Illinois Public Radio’s Tony Arnold reports. Illinois Trump Delegates Lukewarm About 2016 RNC http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-trump-delegates-lukewarm-about-2016-rnc
61558 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 13 Jul 2016 12:53:24 +0000Illinois Trump Delegates Lukewarm About 2016 RNC Alex KeefeThe new head of the Illinois GOP says it’s too early to say whether Chicago should host the 2016 Republican National Convention. That could be a tough sell to Chicago’s staunchly Democratic mayor.IPR'S Alex Keefe reports.State Republican Party Chairman Jack Dorgan was cautious when asked today about the prospects of a Chicago RNC in 2016. Could Chicago host the next RNC?http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/could-chicago-host-next-rnc
14940 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgThu, 14 Nov 2013 23:30:34 +0000Could Chicago host the next RNC?